MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested heavy black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills and o/s closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside steering arm signs of heat treatment
Rear subframe heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge.
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
o/s/r sill corroded.
Both strut tops corroded
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both strut tops corroded
Nearside sill corroded
Offside sill corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover loose
front fog lights damaged
fuel cap broken unable to open without help
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noise from nsr wheel when spinning (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover loose
front fog lights damaged
fuel cap broken unable to open without help
both front fog lights damaged
engine cover loose on clips
fuel filler cap broken unable to open without help
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front fog lights damaged
engine cover loose on clips
fuel filler cap broken unable to open without help
both front fog lamps broken
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front fog lamps broken
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear brake disks slightly pitted
Both rear brake disks slightly pitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
long travel on park brake lever recomend further investigation
n/s/ headlamp aim on lower limit recommend further investigation
N/S/F fog light damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
N/S/F fog light damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
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AJ51 XWL is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
Across all 2001 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 108,789 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 XWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AJ51 XWL is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 December 2001.
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